Swim with Florida’s sea cows in Crystal River, the ‘Manatee Capital of the World’

It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another ...
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This Magical Florida Town Is The Only Place In The U.S. Where You Can Swim With Manatees

Around 800 manatees seek refuge in the warm springs of Crystal River, Florida every winter. Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, ...
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Manatee season: A driver of Crystal River’s economy and manatee well-being

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...
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Epic Summer Family Fun around Crystal River, Florida

Editor’s Note: This was a hosted trip experience. It’s easy to pack a week full of family fun in Citrus County, Florida. The most well known city there is Crystal River – the Manatee Capitol of the ...
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This Magical Florida Town Is The Only Place In The U.S. Where You Can Swim With Manatees

Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser-known destination about an hour and a half northwest brings the same ...